Hunger Army march through Winchester en route to Midwest
About 1 700 members of the Hunger Army left Washington seeking unemployment relief. State police escorted the marchers across Virginia as Winchester assigned 18 National Guardsmen at key intersections to prevent disorder while the group pressed toward the West Virginia line and homeward to Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Illinois Kentucky and Michigan.
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Washington
United States Congress
Winchester
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Key Bridge
Old Dominion
Virginia
West Virginia Boundary Line
Here
Frazier
McCall Frazier
Star
C. W. Hollis
Hollis
Paul Hartman
Company J
Virginia National Guard
National
Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Prompting Local Service
The Winchester Steam Laundry places a terse plea about sending soiled clothes for cleaning with a contact cue, noting a phone number 28 and a direct service claim. This small classified style item underscores neighborhood laundry options in a period newspaper.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Boy Scout Thomas Speake Receives National Honor
Shenandoah Area Council awards Thomas Speake of Luray the National Court of Honor for heroism saving a man from drowning near Luray using a log and Red Cross training. Award presented by Vincent Rhodes as Scoutmaster.
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Shenandoah
Red Cross
Scout
Frank R. Horton
Vincent Rhodes
Luray
Mills Urges 2 1/4 Percent Manufacturers Tax
Secretary Mills in his annual report urges a general 2 1/4 percent manufacturers tax and calls for repeal of previous special taxes. He warns of a $1.146 billion deficit next year and proposes $479 million in federal spending cuts. He also asks Congress to extend the gasoline tax and notes brewers' duties and bank check taxes underperforming.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Senate
Asa Hammack Dies at Son’s Home in Ridings Chapel Area
Asa Cornelius Hammack 76 retired farmer of Ridings Chapel, Frederick County Virginia, died at 10 last night at his son J L Hammack’s home after a long illness. Native of the county, he lived most of his life in Virginia. Survived by three sons J M Stephens City, J F Shenandoah, J L Ridings Chapel. two daughters Mrs J A McInturff Riverton and Mrs Mabel Stickley Rockland. four brothers Col C G Baltimore, J D Reform, J W Tulip, D I Reliance. two sisters Mrs Scott Larrick Frederick County and Mrs H W Robins Strasburg. Funeral at 1 30 Thursday at the house, Rev H Eugene Richardson officiating, interment Ridings Chapel graveyard.
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Asa Cornelius Hammack
Ridings Chapel
Frederick County
J. L. Hammack
Virginia
Carrie D. Grubbs
Mr. Hammack
J. M
D. I. Hammack
Reliance
Scott Larrick
H. W. Robins
Strasburg
H. Eugene Richardson
The
United Brethren Church
Tuberculosis death rates decline for children under five
Tuberculosis remains a major killer among ages 15 to 45. Children show the strongest gains from anti tuberculosis campaigns with nationwide ten year death rate drops 45 percent overall and 63 percent for those under five.
Moling and Cather Offer Attractive Gift Merchandise
Local merchants Moling and Cather promote gift merchandise at reasonable prices. shoppers can find a variety of items suitable for holiday giving and everyday use.
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Moling and
Cather
For Sale by S P C A Victrola Cabinet
For sale by S P C A a cabinet Victrola in perfect condition. Call 624 W or 41 J. December 6.
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S.P.C.A
Wanted Home for a Young Male Police Dog
Short notice seeks a suitable home for a young male police dog available for adoption. Prospective guardians should contact the number 624 W or 41 7 12 6 1p tf for details and approval.
Hoover's drastic budget cuts spark veteran benefits clash
President Hoover proposed a sharply reduced budget with a 2.25 percent manufacturers tax, kept gasoline tax, deeper federal salary cuts, and a major cut in veterans' benefits. He warned of a looming deficit and urged strict expenditure restraint while denying new beer legislation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Hoover
Pena
Treasury
Deputy Ruler to Visit Local Elks Lodge Tonight
Deputy District Grand Exalted Ruler Lawrence C. Hollis of Winchester will make his official visit to Elks Lodge No. 867 this evening at the Elks Home on West and North Braddock streets. Members are urged to attend for what promises to be an excellent program.
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Lawrence C. Hollis
Winchester
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
West
North Braddock Street
Chile’s rapid government changes prompt concerns
The Winston-Salem Journal notes Chile has seen five governments in four months, calling the cycle more a merry-go-round than a revolution and highlighting political instability.
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Chile
Winston-Salem Journal
BLUE MOON Silk Stockings 69 Cents at Hodgson
Advertisement notes Blue Moon full fashioned silk stockings priced 69 cents a pair at L Hodgson. The line emphasizes value and availability in a period retail context.
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L. Hodgson
Oliver Stewart to address The Days on Dec 16
Oliver W. Stewart president of the Flying Squadron Foundation and chief of its field force will speak at a luncheon December 16 at 12 in First Baptist Church. Stewart a leading prohibition advocate has long served in Illinois politics and national reform journalism.
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Oliver W. Stewart
Flying Squadron Foundation
First Baptist Church
Stewart
Debating Society At Friendly Grove Friday Evening
The Winchester Debating Society holds a Friday evening discussion at Friendly Grove School at 8 oclock. Refreshments and entertainment follow. The topic is Resolved That Modern Machinery is the Major Cause of Unemployment. Affirmative speakers are Ernest, Howard and J D Luttrell. negative speakers are Ford, Arthur and W Luttrell. Correspondence to Warner Luttrell, chairman.
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Winchester Debating Society
Friendly Grove
Ernest, Howard
J. D. Luttrell
Ford
Arthur
W. Luttrell
Warner Luttrell
Morris Acquired Walker Convicted Elliott On Trial
A Frederick County Circuit Court jury acquitted Ernest Morris of violating prohibition laws. Lawrence Walker was found guilty after waiving a jury and sentenced to six months in jail plus a five dollar fine and costs. George Elliott faced trial with Donald L. Weems as counsel and Burr P. Harrison prosecuting.
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Frederick County
Ernest Morris
Morris
Frank H. Brumback
Woodstock
Lawrence Walker
Philip Williams
Williams
Walker
Kern and Kern
Winchester Fellowship Club Seeks Help for Santa Visit
A local appeal invites Winchester residents to join the Fellowship Club and assist in delivering Christmas cheer. Call 113 for details on how to help ensure every Winchester child enjoys a Merry Christmas this year.
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Winchester
Fellowship Club
Santa Claus
113
Fruit Growers Seek Argentina Treaty to Boost Virginia Apples
Argentine representatives Jaime Viera and Jorge Spangenberg urged a reciprocal trade with the United States to allow Argentine grapes into the U S and reopen Virginia apple shipments. Local growers at Winchester Cold Storage discussed urging Congress to dispatch two inspectors to Buenos Aires and push action at once.
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Winchester
Jaime Viera
Jorge Spangenberg
United States
Virginia
Argentina
New York
South America
Buenos Aires
South American Republic
Vieyra
Spangenberg
Lee A. Strong
Bureau of
Thomas B. Byrd
The
Virginia Horticultural Society
P. H. Gold
Winchester Horticultural Society
William Beverley
Andrew Bell
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
F. A. Lafitt
W. E. Cather
P. J. Marshall
H. W
FOR MEN ONLY See page 62 of this week's Saturday Evening Post
Readers are directed to page 62 of the current Saturday Evening Post for a feature titled For Men Only. The notice points to content likely targeted at a male readership and appears in the magazine's table of contents or promotional section.
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Saturday Evening Post
Christmas seal drive appeals in Winchester 1932 letter
Mrs D W Ritenour, chairwoman, appeals Winchester and Frederick County residents to buy Christmas seals to aid tuberculosis patients. The drive funds direct care, with seals sold in stores, a December 17 tag day, cross pins, and a closing Charity Ball at the George Washington Hotel.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Tuberculosis Society
D. W. Ritenour
George Washington Hotel
District Nurses’ Association
Mrs. Henrietta Mellon Dies of Heart Ailment at 74
Mrs. Henrietta Mellon widow of Benjamin F. Mellon died at 4 pm at No 326 Smithfield avenue from a heart attack. She was 73 years old, born September 9 1859 in Purgittsville WV. Survived by six sons Luther Vernon Arthur Riley Homer Howard and two daughters J G Timbrook and Warden Timbrook. two brothers George and John Merritt. a sister Mrs Mary Hanlan. Funeral tomorrow with 10 30 am meeting at the house, services by Rev E J Rohart, then burial in Romney WV.
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Henrietta Mellon
Benjamin F. Mellon
Smithfield Avenue
Mellon
Mrs. Mellon
Purgittsville
W. Va
George
Barbara McNeill Merritt
Hardy County
Luther
Baltimore
Vernon
Keyser
Arthur
Cleveland
Ohio
Riley
Akron
Homer
Howard Mellon
Romney
J. G. Timbrook
Warden Timbrook
George Merritt
John Merritt
Oldfields
Mary Hanlan
Emerville
E. J. Rohart
First Brethren Church
Offices filled for coming year by the council
The Winnett common council filled multiple posts for the next year including re election of Police Chief C W Hollis and City Solicitor James P Reardon. A sanitary inspector and nine policemen were approved, with Will iam Williams winning the police ballot on the second round. The council also re elected janitor James W Hillyard and sanitary inspector Persell Plank while a split vote assigned a uniformed sanitary role to the inspector. Barr heads wardens with re election of C Lee Barr as chief fire warden and several assistant wardens named.
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Hollis
Donald L. Weems
R Don
Weems
Marshall
Cilman Hable
Henry
Barr
Rosenberger
J. T. Boyd
Ernest C. Dove
Amon Strosnider
Frank W. Patton
Frank Carper
Herbert Smellie
Lloyd Williams
Clinton Johnson
Russell L. Stultz
Wes Showlers
J. M. Massie
O. J. Dorsey
L. M. Larrick
E. M. Poole
Mr. Legg
Williams
Winchester
Shenandoah Avenue
France
Strickler and
Wagner
James W
Bud”) Hillyard
Forney
Hillyard
Persell Plank
John M. Massie
H. R. Grim
Plank
Massie
Grim
C. Lee Baarr
G. R. McDonald
Sarah Zane
Allen Carter
Reuss
William Stryker
Friendship
O. H. Lewis
South End
C. R. Anderson
Antique Furniture Auction in Valley Valley
Auction of antique furniture scheduled for Thursday and Friday December 8 and 9 starting at 10 o’clock. The sale will be held in the store-room next to Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Includes finest lot ever offered to the public in the Valley.
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Farmers and Merchants Nation Bank
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Asa Hammack
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Oliver Stewart
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